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Green Worm Secretly Eats Chickpea Grains: Spray 5ml Neem Solution per Liter, Monitor for Protection.
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Green Worm Threatens Chickpea Crops: Farmers Advised Neem Spray & Monitoring
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News18
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03-03-2026, 11:14
Green Worm Threatens Chickpea Crops: Farmers Advised Neem Spray & Monitoring
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Chickpea crops face severe threat from pod borer pest (green worm) during pod formation, potentially halving yields.
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Agricultural scientist Uday Kumar Singh highlights the green worm's damage: it bores into pods and eats grains, often unnoticed externally.
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Farmers can use neem-based medicines like Nimicide, Neem Balm, or Neem Oil (5 ml per liter of water) for initial control.
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Spray neem medicine 2-3 times at 7-10 day intervals; it's eco-friendly and spares beneficial insects.
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For severe infestations, consult experts for chemical pesticide use, focusing on correct quantity and timing to avoid residues.
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